Napier’s new flood maps could lead to more homes built on piles, says architect
Architect expert says Napier's flood maps will likely make homes on piles popular.
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Napier deluge causes flooding to shop display
Water leaking into Max Napier clothing store on Monday night amid heavy rainfall. Video / Bryony Robinson
Man suffers electric shock during alleged copper theft at flood-affected home
Police vowed 'he will be held to account for his actions'.
Landslides in eastern Uganda kill 15, 113 missing in disaster
Five villages affected after nation deluged by heavy rain.
David Colville: Emotive arguments shouldn’t stop 600 much-needed homes being built in Napier
OPINION: Regional Council’s decision not to support Riverbend homes not based on evidence.
The 50-metre channel: Will council's Wairoa River trial prevent flooding?
The 50m overflow channel in the Wairoa River bar aims to improve flood management.
Neil Kirton: Hawke's Bay councils 'gamble' on urban development
OPINION: Napier's vote is 'akin to a high-stakes game of poker'.
Editorial: Time running out for properties at risk from climate-driven flooding
OPINION: Who pays if we have to retreat inland - homeowners, councils or the Government?
Pōrangahau village out of limbo but questions remain over stopbank plan
Flood protection measures have been announced for Pōrangahau – but questions remain.
Seventy firefighters battled a large blaze at a Kumeū battery recycling facility last night.
Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeū, north of the city, last night. Video / Hayden Woodward
'We don’t want our land to go': Whānau in path of planned Wairoa floodway feel 'threatened'
'I wouldn't like it if it was my land either,' Lawrence Yule says.
‘Murderers!’: Protesters demand resignations after deadly Valencia floods
Local people are furious about the lack of warning.
Over 100 schools threatened by coastal flooding in NZ
Hundreds of schools are at risk of floods now and in decades to come.
Clean-up under way after record-breaking deluge hits West Coast
Officials to assess damage across the region caused by yesterday's heavy rainfall.
‘Wettest day since 1979’: State of emergency for Westland as flooding causes evacuations, road closures, slips
Part of SH6 will stay closed all weekend due to flooding, fallen trees and slips.
Spain floods: Army bolsters rescue efforts as death toll hits 217
Spain reinforces efforts to recover bodies and clear debris after the tragic floods.
Auckland Council starts 'deconstructing' red-stickered homes – how does it work?
So far, 42 homes have been moved, recycled or demolished.
The large previously hidden chunk of NZ’s population at risk from coastal flooding
First-of-its-kind study reveals large but hidden chunk of population facing flood risk.
Over 200 dead, woman rescued from car three days after flood
Prime Minister admits response not enough amid criticism of ‘too slow’ authorities.
Spain deploys 10,000 more troops after historic floods kill 211
Spain deploys 10,000 troops to Valencia as floods kill 211; hopes of survivors fading.
Flash Floods in Spain and Defence Force Shortages | NZ Herald News Update
Flash flood toll rises in Spain, NZ suicide prevention controversy, and NZDF recruitment declines.
Pākōwhai Memorial Hall restored for $300k – only to find out it may have to move
The cyclone-battered community hall may now have to make way for flood protection.
'Devastated': Mum and three daughters living out of suitcase after floods
Krystal Brens' home was severely damaged due to flooding and slips.
'No safer than we were 18 months ago': Emergency reforms can't come soon enough for Hawke's Bay
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is calling for urgency from the Government in its overhaul.
Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
Letters: Govt incoherent on climate change; Tech giants orchestrate 'heist of the century'
OPINION: 'Who thinks digging more coal out of the ground and burning it is going to help?'
Council urged to fix drains after Dunedin homes flood again
Water-affected residents fear future insurance costs.
PM sidesteps questions on declined Dunedin flood risk mitigation plan
Luxon says he was unaware of a government-declined plan to reduce risk to residents.
Focus Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media from Dunedin
Editorial: Otago floods a sign of things to come
OPINION: Dunedin locals showed the power of resilience and compassion.
First look at landslide-damaged Dunedin home after flooding
A South Dunedin family has seen the aftermath of a landslide that demolished parts of their home following flooding in the Otago region. Video / TVNZ
Otago flooding: State of emergency lifted in Dunedin, Clutha District
Many roads remain closed in flooded parts of Otago.
'You can't stop the water': Families return to flooded homes in Dunedin
As the flood waters recede, the clean up begins.
Dunedin flooding: Nine properties ‘red-stickered’ amid slip damage
Flooding, slips and rain have damaged properties around the city.